LA PLATA, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County.
For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM MST.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday evening to a crest of 5.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet on 05/21/2005. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in La Plata, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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